Blood shortages happen. The COVID-19-related blood supply crisis, however, is unique. AABB Chief Medical Officer Claudia Cohn explains. NOTE: Continuing Education credit for this episode has expired. See below for details. Occasional blood shortages have been a...
Plasma names can be just plain confusing, and the product known as Liquid Plasma is no exception. Dr. Chris Gresens is here to explain what it is and why Liquid Plasma might be just perfect for your facility. NOTE: Continuing Education credit for this episode has...
Thalassemia may be too easy to overlook for those in the U.S., but it is an enormous global problem! NOTE: Continuing Education credit for this episode has expired. See below for details. When most United States-based healthcare providers think of a hemoglobinopathy,...
Red cell antibodies should be simple, right? Not always, and the Mighty Monocyte Monolayer Assay may show the way! NOTE: Continuing Education credit for this episode has expired. See below for details. Usually, when a transfusion service or reference laboratory...
Platelet transfusions are life-saving in many situations, but what do you do when they might NOT be helpful? Platelets have been used to save the lives of patients with low platelet counts for decades. For the most part, they are considered a safe and effective means...
